Angela Davis

Saint Paul

Host at Minnesota Public Radio (St. Paul, MN)

Host of MPR News with Angela Davis on Minnesota Public Radio, live at 9am CDT 📞 651-227-6000. Follow me: Instagram @angeladavismpr & Facebook: Angela Davis MPR

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Credit card debt is adding up

1 week ago | mprnews.org | Angela Davis |Chris Farrell |Maja Beckstrom

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. Credit card debt has been rising at one of the fastest rates in history. The amount Americans owed on credit cards hit an record high of over $1.2 trillion at the end of 2024. And people are not only spending more on plastic, they’re also paying down less, carrying high balances and shelling out more for late fees.
What is the meaning of work?

2 weeks ago | mprnews.org | Angela Davis |Cari Dwyer

Are you about to graduate from college and wondering what to prioritize when searching for work? Or are you in the middle of your career looking for a change or unsure what’s next after a layoff? Coming up at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a philosopher and a psychologist about the purpose of work and its value in our lives. Angela’s guests say people feel unrealistic pressure to love their work.
Reporter’s notebook: Hey Canada, we know relations are strained. Can we talk?

3 weeks ago | mprnews.org | Angela Davis

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. Quick ReadMPR News host Angela Davis headed north recently with MPR economics contributor Chris Farrell to listen and learn how Canadians and Minnesotans near the border are dealing with the current political turmoil. They got an earful.
How tariff uncertainty affects the economy and your money

1 month ago | mprnews.org | Angela Davis |Chris Farrell |Maja Beckstrom

There’s been a lot of talk over the past few weeks about the economy and a word that keeps coming up is ... uncertainty. President Trump’s changing tariff policies have made it difficult for businesses and consumers to plan. Stock markets here and abroad have plunged and then recovered some ground and then dropped again. Many of us have questions about what’s happening and how the uncertainty could affect prices, our jobs and savings.
I Didn't Come Here to Lie

1 month ago | haymarketbooks.org | Karen Lewis |Elizabeth Todd-Breland |Angela Davis |Stacy Davis Gates

An intimate, inspiring memoir by educator and labor union leader Karen Lewis, a formidable fighter, a staunch defender of teachers and students, and a beloved Chicagoan. In 2012, Karen Lewis led the Chicago Teachers Union to a historic strike, challenging the city’s powerful mayor and paving the way for an unprecedented wave of teacher strikes in the decade that followed. But Lewis’s life took her in rich and surprising directions long before she landed in the CTU President’s office.
What you need to know about bird flu

2 months ago | mprnews.org | Angela Davis |Cari Dwyer

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. If you’ve shopped for eggs at the grocery store recently, you probably noticed the low inventory and high prices. Bird flu is largely to blame. The virus that causes bird flu has been spreading widely among wild birds, poultry, cows and other animals. It’s infected nearly 70 people in the U.S. since April of 2024 and killed one person.
Co-buying homes: Why some friends are buying houses together

Jan 6, 2025 | mprnews.org | Angela Davis |Nikhil Kumaran

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. It’s no secret that buying a home is getting more and more expensive. According to the National Home Price Index, U.S. home prices have increased 47 percent since 2020. With housing costs at an all-time high, plenty of homebuyers are feeling discouraged during their search for a home. We’re diving into a trend that’s changing how people are buying houses — co-buying.
The power of mentoring

Jan 6, 2025 | mprnews.org | Angela Davis |Maja Beckstrom

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. Having someone who understands you and is invested in your future can make a huge difference at any age. But having a meaningful mentoring relationship when you’re young can be especially powerful. People who have at least one mentor in their childhood or teenage years are more likely to report positive mental health in adulthood.
The 10 BEST Black Friday Deals on Amazon Devices (Fire tablets, Kindle Paperwhite, Echo Dot, Fire Stick + more)

Nov 22, 2024 | frugallivingnw.com | Angela Davis

The 10 BEST Black Friday Deals on Amazon Devices (Fire tablets, Kindle Paperwhite, Echo Dot, Fire Stick + more)Shared on November 22, 2024 This post may contain affiliate links which means I make a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. See the disclosure policy for more information.
The science and art of breeding, growing and tasting fruit

Nov 22, 2024 | mprnews.org | Angela Davis |Cari Dwyer

Minnesota 55, Minnesota 1711, Minnesota 1914. Those names don’t sound crunchy, juicy, sweet or snappy — but they’re all apples. Those assigned research numbers became the Honeycrisp, SweeTango and First Kiss apples you may know and love. Coming up at 9 a.m. Monday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two fruit breeders who helped bring some of your favorite apples to market. Their work has also led to new varieties of strawberries, blueberries and grapes that can handle Minnesota winters.